Apple Pie Coffee Cake with Fresh Milled Flour

Apple pie coffee cake made with fresh milled flour is a warm and wholesome treat the whole family is going to rave about. Sweet and spongy, this crumble cake makes the perfect snack.

Waking up with the scent of cinnamon-spiced apples with the rich aroma of freshly baked cake will draw anyone out of bed. This isn’t your average grocery-store flour coffee cake; it’s elevated, warmed by autumn vibes, and made with a little extra love.

Whether you’re baking for a Sunday brunch, a cozy afternoon coffee break, or just because it’s Tuesday, this apple pie coffee cake hits that sweet spot between dessert and breakfast comfort food. And best of all? Because you used fresh-milled flour, you get that deep, nutty flavor and a texture that is hearty, yet soft.

Looking for more apple recipes? Try making Sourdough Apple Pie Cobbler, Sourdough Apple Pie Oat Bars, Sourdough Apple Cider Mini Muffins, Homemade Apple Pie Filling, Sourdough Apple Pie Cupcakes, or Apple Scrap Vinegar.

Want more breakfast or dessert ideas? Check out Maple Pecan Banana Bread, Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins, Sourdough Pumpkin Pie Focaccia, Zucchini Muffins, Browned Butter Banana Blondies, Peach Dumplings, Sourdough Pound Cake, or Pumpkin Raisin Pecan Muffins.

Why You’ll Love Apple Pie Coffee Cake

This cozy and fragrant apple pie coffee cake is full of apples and topped with a streusel topping and a maple glaze. It has a tender crumb and makes the perfect bake for brunch or dessert.

Fresh-milled flour brings out a nutty, whole-grain richness you don’t usually get from store-bought cakes made with all-purpose flour. The bran and germ are freshly cracked, which means more aroma and wholesome taste.

The cake has a tender crumb, a sweet apple layer, and a spiced crumble topping that adds a little crunch and contrast, so every bite gives you the best of apple pie and coffee cake in one.

New to home-milling your flour? Check out our Fresh Milled 101 Beginner’s Guide or our Grain Guide.

Step-by-Step Apple Pie Coffee Cake Recipe

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your pan or line it with parchment for easy removal. Make apple pie filling if you don’t already have it on hand.

Streusel Topping

In a bowl mash together softened butter, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon with a fork. You can also use a hand mixer. Add in flour and cut in until combined and you are left with pea-sized chunks. Set aside.

Coffee Cake Batter

Wet Ingredients: Using paddle attachment in stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat together softened butter, vanilla, and sugars. Slowly beat in one egg at a time until all are combined.

Dry Ingredients: Fold in fresh milled flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

Add Apples: Peel, core, and shred apples. Add to the cake batter along with lemon juice. Fold to incorporate, don’t mix, as it may make the batter tough.

Assemble Coffee Cake

Layer: Add cake batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spread apple pie filling over the entire cake and then top with streusel. Let the coffee cake rest for 10 minutes on the counter.

Bake and Serve Apple Pie Coffee Cake

Bake: Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine, and there may be some filling goo on there). If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely cover with foil for the last few minutes.

Cool: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes while you make the glaze.

Glaze: Mix together melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a splash of water if needed, until smooth. Drizzle over the entire coffee cake and let it cool for another 30 minutes before cutting. The glaze should be a little crackly and crunchy.

Serve: Slice, serve with coffee, tea, a dollop of whipped cream, or even vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling extra fancy. Serve it at brunch, bring it for a dessert to share, or go ahead and eat it warm from the pan with a fork.

Coffee Cake Variations

This apple pie coffee cake is already the best mash-up on its own, but make it even more indulgent and luxurious by adding a caramel apple sauce drizzled over the cake instead of the maple glaze.

Try making your own blend of your favorite fresh-milled grains like soft white, spelt, Kamut, etc. Or make it more nutritious by adding in 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries like blueberries or raspberries with the apple pie layer for a little tart pop. Or add chopped pecans + a pinch of ground ginger to the streusel topping for a little more crunch and spice.

You can even make it into individual portions by making muffins! You will need to bake for less time, maybe 15-20 minutes, for a perfect on-the-go breakfast.

This apple pie coffee cake made with fresh-milled flour is one of those bakes that lets you feel like you’ve really done something special in the kitchen. The apple pie, the spices, the crumble…chef’s kiss. So go ahead, invite some friends over and share some delicious coffee cake.